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Keri English

Keri English is a native New Yorker with a penchant for pages both written and downloaded. Now a writer, editor and professor, Keri has also explored a bevy of mini career paths that have provided a wealth of literary ammo for the short story collection she is working on. Some of her favorite things include the scent of paper pages opened after a siesta on cedar shelves, blue Bic pens and black and white composition books. Keri's work has appeared in anthologies, newsletters, The Huffington Post, Indie Reader, Jezebel.com, USAToday.com, In the Powder Room and she blogs at kerialifeinwords.blogspot.com. Follow Keri on Twitter @WriteLoud

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If You Liked “The Hit”, You’ll Love…

Choosing an indie book can be hard. And since indies don’t have what many consider an “official” stamp of approval from a trusted source like The New York Times, People magazine or your best friend Ginger—it makes it hard to decide which one to choose.  Read On »

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Quitting the Day Job

You know the light that we all look ahead to—the one at the end of the tunnel? I’m wondering what happens when you actually reach it.  Read On »

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Letters from the Dead

Willa Cather’s letters are one of a million examples that showcase the power of publication—but wouldn’t she just submit them (or will them to a publisher) if that was what she wanted?  Read On »

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If You Liked “Six Years”, You’ll LOVE…

Choosing an indie book can be hard. And since indies don’t have what many consider an “official” stamp of approval from a trusted source like The New York Times, People magazine or your best friend Ginger—it makes it hard to decide which one to choose.  Read On »

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reset

Pressing Reset

If there was indeed an endless circle of reincarnation and we recalled that we were indeed a lemon tree in a previous life, or perhaps remembered not to eat the poison apple, what a wonderful world we’d discover. But if we did indeed come back repeatedly as ourselves… that would be the stuff dreams are made of. Or maybe just a really good story.  Read On »

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Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning

As I sit here chewing on a peep and watching hockey with the family, I’m reminded that it’s perfectly okay to take a minute for myself.  Read On »

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If You Liked “Guilt”, You’ll Love…

Choosing an indie book can be hard. And since indies don’t have what many consider an “official” stamp of approval from a trusted source like The New York Times, People magazine or your best friend Ginger—it makes it hard to decide which one to choose.  Read On »

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Power to the Pen

Reading is one thing, but when it comes to writing, there is a certain satisfaction that comes from swooping the ink filled vessel over the open field of pristine white leaves. There is something romantic about crafting a letter to someone you care for in a slow, loving manner. Typing just doesn’t allow for the same personalization.  Read On »

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the sorcerers

Eight Days a Week (or Eight Tips for Boosting Productivity)

Have you ever had a to-do list that was ten feet long and wondered what to do first? How about contemplating how late is too late to stay up doing one more thing?  Read On »

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If You Liked “Until the End of Time”, You’ll Love…

Choosing an indie book can be hard. And since indies don’t have what many consider an “official” stamp of approval from a trusted source like The New York Times, People magazine or your best friend Ginger—it makes it hard to decide which one to choose.  Read On »

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